Reisontmoetingen van Joachim Polsbroekerwoud en zijne Vrienden
- Approximate level
- C1
- Length
- 118,639 words
- Reading time
- 9 h 53 min
- Chapters
- 38
- Language
- Dutch
- On Project Gutenberg since
- 2008
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This book follows the travel encounters of Joachim Polsbroekerwoud and his friends. Published in the mid nineteenth century, the text reflects the literary style and humor of that era, often compared to the works of Charles Dickens. For a learner of Dutch, the vocabulary is somewhat dated and formal, reflecting the language use of the time. The sentences are structured with a traditional, descriptive flow. It is a good choice for those interested in historical travel narratives and nineteenth century Dutch prose.
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Subjects
- Germany -- Description and travel
- Switzerland -- Description and travel
- Netherlands -- Description and travel
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